Security Officer
at BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM

Reports to the Director. Responsible for providing a safe, secure and effective environment of care. This environment is sustained by monitoring Hospital facilities, properties, and functions in order to protect property, patients, visitors, and employees from hazardous conditions, physical harm, trespassing, vandalism, sabotage, fire and/or theft. Directs visitors, patients and employees to appropriate location(s) and intervenes to prevent and control patient, visitor and/or employee disturbances.

MISSION & VISION

Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community’s provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

Vision: Our vision is to achieve:

Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value

Easy access and convenience

Outstanding patient experiences

Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

1. The above level of knowledge, skills, and abilities are generally obtained through the successful completion of one of the following:

Two years of police experience.

Two to three years of industrial or health care security experience with evidence of training in laws of arrest, detention, and rules of evidence.

Some criminal justice, police administration, or related field education combined with two years of industrial or health care security.

Two years of military police experience and one year of industrial or health care security experience.

2. Requires maintenance of a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

3. Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact with employees, patients, visitors, law enforcement agencies, and others; and to complete appropriate paperwork.

3. Specialized training and knowledge will reduce the potential for injury when resolving disturbances and responding to alarms.

Physical Demands

Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to stand for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, restrain individuals, be outside in inclement weather, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The below statements are intended to describe the essential job functions and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel occupying this position.

1. Provides Hospital security by:

Patrolling Hospital facilities and grounds, observing patrolled areas in order to detect illegal activities or unauthorized entry. Inspecting equipment, doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.

Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

This is a part-time, night shift 16 hour per pay period position. The schedule requires availability for every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Part-time officers have first chance at extra available hours.